HR Glossary

What is Dearness Allowance (DA)?

A cost-of-living adjustment paid to Indian government employees and pensioners, calculated as a percentage of basic pay and linked to the Consumer Price Index to offset the impact of inflation.

Why it matters in hiring

Dearness Allowance (DA) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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